Since moving to Nashville two years ago, Wrentham native Ayla Brown said her life has been a little like the struggling artist cliché as she works to make a name for herself in the country music world.

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Brown, 24, who gained nationwide fame when she made it to the semifinals on "American Idol" six years ago, told the MetroWest Daily News that she is hoping to get her “big break” when she opens for country music star Eric Church this summer.

“I’m so excited to see what this summer will bring,” Brown said. “I have all these little opportunities throughout the country lined up … all building up to get me ready to open for artists like Eric Church in front of a few thousand people.”

Brown will be opening for Church, a chart-topping country music star nominated for two Grammy awards, on June 25 at the Country USA Music Festival in Oshkosh, Wis. This five-day country festival features headliners Sheryl Crow, Toby Keith, Billy Currington and Dierks Bentley.

“This is going to be the biggest show I’ve done,” Brown told the paper. "I’ve met a lot of amazing country musicians, but this’ll be my first time meeting (Church). I’m looking forward to it.”

Brown has opened for leading country acts like Josh Turner, Darius Rucker and the Charlie Daniels Band. Brown said she’s preparing by picking songs that are upbeat, yet express her and her music.

According to Brown, her last two years in Nashville have brought out her musical creativity in a way living in no other city has.

“Nashville’s such a creative environment,” Brown said. “The artists here write during the day, then look for the chance to perform that night. The other day, I had nothing to do. I just picked up my guitar and started writing a song. That’s the creative side Nashville has brought out in me.”

Brown, the oldest daughter of former Sen. Scott Brown and Gail Huff, said she moved to Tennessee specifically to make her way into country music.

“Sometimes being a struggling musician starting out in the country world is difficult. It certainly has ups and downs,” Brown said. “But I hope it continues to grow.”

Before heading off to national country music shows this summer, Brown will be heading home to perform next week at Pejamajo Cafe in Holliston for Friday night shows.

“The show will be really stripped-down acoustic,” Brown said. “I did a show there about six months ago, and it was such an amazing experience. People were there to really hear the music and listen to the lyrics.”

Friday's intimate show had only 50 tickets for sale for a 7 p.m. performance. They sold out so quickly that a second show was added at 9:30 p.m. Tickets are still available and can be reserved for $10 by calling 508-429-5200.